Category Archives: Light Lunches

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My favorite mushrooms to stuff are Shikake, and since I found a huge basket of them at the farmers market this weekend, I got to work. This simple, vegan dish makes for a lovely spring supper. Serves 4 Pre-heat … more →

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I love to cook with beets whenever I can because they are so incredibly nourishing. I grate them, juice them, roast them, but what I haven’t done for a while, is prepare a really good beet soup. This recipe is … more →

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I had to think of a fancy name for my absolute favorite sandwich of the moment. It’s essentially a Medittaranean sandwich, made with creamy goat cheese and marinated veggies. I recently invested in a great little panini griddle, and I … more →

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I got my first stalk of Brussels Sprouts and couldn’t wait to get it home and start experimenting. I ‘m one of those strange individuals who actually really likes these healthy little sprouts. I think they got a bad name … more →

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Now that apples are coming into season, I love to use them in salads whenever possible. I also love using dandelion seeds because they are great for cleansing your liver, and who doesn’t need a bit of a liver cleanse … more →

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This is my new favorite appetizer for when I’m trying to be super-healthy. You can use any kind of beet and actually this dish looks stunning if you use different colored beets, especially a golden and a red. I made … more →

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I went out for lunch yesterday with my husband, and we paid about fifteen bucks apiece for a very mediocre/unsatisfying salad. So, this morning, I took off to the farmer’s market in search of the perfect tomato for a good … more →

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I’ve recently discovered kelp noodles and I’m pretty smitten. I’ve seen them in Wholefoods for months now, and just passed by thinking not really knowing what on Earth I would do with them. Then, today I was rummaging around the … more →

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I’m obsessed with this salad for a number of reasons: It’s really easy to prepare and contains a number of really healthy nutrients – but most importantly – it’s so tasty. I love to use candy-striped beets because they are … more →

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About Me

I believe in creating simple dishes from beautiful ingredients. Since I love to cook, eat and think about food almost 24/7, I invite you to join me on my culinary journey, which is one of a time-challenged mom, who wants to have her cake and eat it too! (delectable food with a healthy twist.)
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